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Sony Adds FE 24-105mm f4 To Lens Lineup

25 October 2017

Sony has announced the addition of the FE 24-105mm f4-GB OSS zoom lens to its full-frame E-mount lens lineup.

The optical design features four aspherical lens elements, two of which are high precision advanced aspherical lenses. There are also three strategically located Extra-low Dispersion glass elements that work in combination with the aspherical lens elements to minimize chromatic aberration.

The lens also has Sony's original Nano AR coating to minimize flare and ghosting and uses a circular aperture to deliver high quality bokeh.

HIGHLIGHTS

Highlights of the FE 24-105mm zoom include:

E-Mount lens/full-frame format

Aperture range: f4 to f22

4 aspherical elements, 3 ED elements

Nano AR and fluorine coatings

Direct drive super sonic wave AF motor

Optical SteadyShot image stabilization

Internal focus design

Focus hold button

AF/MF switch

Dust and moisture-resistant construction

Rounded nine-blade diaphragm

SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications for the FE 24-105mm zoom include:

SONY FE 24-105mm f4 G OSS LENS SPECIFICATIONS

Mount

Sony E

Focal Length

24-105mm

Aperture

f4 to f22
9 rounded diaphragm blades

Angle of View

84° to 23°

Minimum Focus

1.25 feet

Magnification

0.31x

Optical Design

17 elements in 14 groups

Autofocus

Yes

Image Stabilization

Yes

Filter Thread

77mm

Dimensions

3.28 x 4.46 inches

Weight

1.46 lbs.

PRICE, AVAILABILITY

Sony said the FE 24-105mm f4-GB OSS zoom lens will ship in November for $1,300. Adorama and B&H are both currently accepting pre-orders.

The new full-frame lens covers the commonly used 24 to 105mm focal length range, delivering outstanding G Lens imaging performance with the most lightweight design in its class1, maximizing its versatility and usability. Therefore, the FE 24-105mm f4-GB OSS can be used for versatile shooting such as landscape, portrait, wedding and so on. This lens also features fast, precise and quiet autofocus capabilities in both still and video shooting, making it an ideal complement for Sony's extensive lineup of E-mount cameras.

High Optical Performance and Outstanding Resolution

Sony's new FE 24-105mm f4-GB OSS lens delivers excellent corner-to-corner sharpness throughout the entirety of its zoom range, while also producing beautifully rendered 'bokeh' or background defocus at all focal lengths.

This high image quality is made possible thanks to its advanced optical design featuring four aspherical lens elements, two of which are high precision AA (advanced aspherical) lenses. There are also three strategically located ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements that work in combination with the aforementioned aspherical lens elements to minimize chromatic aberration and ensure the ultimate resolution is captured.

The lens also has Sony's original Nano AR coating to minimize flare and ghosting and utilizes a circular aperture to ensure it delivers high quality bokeh that is consistent for all Sony's G series.

Compact, Lightweight Design and Shooting Flexibility

The new FE 24-105mm f4-GB OSS lens weighs in at approximately 663 grams (23.4 oz), making it the lightest lens in its class1. When combined with one of Sony's compact E-mount bodies, it gives photographers and videographers a far more mobile, manageable camera system that greatly increases their shooting flexibility.

In addition to the compact design and versatile 24-105mm focal length, the new lens has a minimum focus distance of 1.25ft, allowing for impressive close up detail. It also includes built-in optical image stabilization to make it easier to produce sharp, blur-free images when shooting handheld.

Highly Advanced and Accurate AutoFocus

In order to keep up with fast-moving subjects, the new standard zoom lens features a DDSSM (Direct Drive SSM) system that is capable of rapid positioning of the lens' focus groups with high accuracy and very minimal noise. This advanced system combined with a constant f4 aperture at all focal lengths makes the SEL24105-GB an excellent choice for both still and video shooting.

Further adding to its versatility, the new standard zoom lens also features a customizable focus hold button, a dust and moisture resistant design2 and a fluorine coating on the front element to help minimize dust, water, oil and other contaminants.

Pricing and Availability

The new FE 24-105mm f4-GB OSS Standard Zoom Lens will ship this November for about $1,300 and $1,700 CA.